Berkshire Waldorf School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Great Barrington, MA
35 W Plain Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Great Barrington since at least 2011
In Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Berkshire Waldorf School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 166 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 166
- Teachers
- 22 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 62 girls, 104 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 68% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 56 independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Questions to ask on a tour
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Questions about Berkshire Waldorf School
What grades does Berkshire Waldorf School serve?
Berkshire Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Berkshire Waldorf School?
About 166 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Berkshire Waldorf School?
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